THERE’S A NEW KID IN TOWN
“Obama’s Inauguration: A Day for Hope” topped this week’s list in terms of both props (142) and comments (526). And after a long, vituperative election season, the conversation was mostly peaceful, and often elated. “This is a day that will bring the people of the world together like no other in the history of the planet,” opined gamahuche, who also posted the story. Now, this wouldn’t be Propeller if somebody didn’t utter a discouraging word, and libsRfunny took up the task: “I just hope he doesn’t fail miserably. It would not be good for my nation.” He was joined by a slightly less negative Lincoln85: “I don’t wish this man ill, and I acknowledge this historic event and can’t help but think it is pretty cool that this has happened.”
But for the most part, jubilation ruled the day. Even a GOP diehard like tanglang (welcome back!) was pulling for the new guy: “Myself and all the Republicans I associate with hope that President Obama is the best goddamned president this nation [has] ever had.” Said Spadecaller: “The joy of being in partnership with human beings around the earth who want to make a difference, and who are trying to make a difference, is an undeniably powerful experience. We do have something profound to celebrate today.” Added Will1313: “Today begins the journey back to peace and prosperity.” And CRMTYPHON urged Obama fans to be realistic in their expectations: “We elected a president; not a God. I don’t want him walking on water–OK, yes I do, cause that would be cool, but really not needed. Let’s keep it simple.” A related story, “Change has come to the White House and Whitehouse.gov,” racked up 79 props and 271 comments. Even this post about the revamped White House website inspired some positive vibes from GWHayduke: “By the end of the year, this country will be a vastly improved place.” And yet another story, about the outgoing president’s low-key goodbye party, generated 83 props and 119 comments.
